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CVE-2010-3904 · netVigilance record NV23-0059

Linux Kernel Improper Input Validation

past due

What to do

The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.

CISA deadline 2023-06-02 · passed 3 years 3 months ago · applies to US federal civilian agencies; used elsewhere as a reference SLA

What happened

Linux Kernel contains an improper input validation vulnerability in the Reliable Datagram Sockets (RDS) protocol implementation that allows local users to gain privileges via crafted use of the sendmsg and recvmsg system calls.

Who is affected

Linux Kernel. Affected version ranges are listed in the vendor advisory and the NVD entry linked under Sources.

Weakness class: CWE-20.

Timeline

  1. Added to CISA KEVExploitation in the wild confirmed by CISA
  2. CISA remediation deadlinepassed 3 years 3 months ago

Sources